Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville
Public in Knoxville, TN. 11 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering cosmetology, electrician, HVAC, diesel/heavy equipment and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 115 | $49,691 | $13,097 | $149 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 111 | $45,830 | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 49 | $43,159 | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 82 | $32,916 | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 20 | $30,834 | – | – |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 33 | $28,265 | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 52 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 30 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (certificate): graduates earned $28,265 one year out, 23% above the national median for cosmetology certificate programs ($23,061).
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (certificate): graduates earned $43,159 one year out, about the same as the national median for HVAC certificate programs ($42,250).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (certificate): graduates earned $32,916 one year out, 22% below the national median for auto technician certificate programs ($42,072).
- Precision Metal Working (certificate): graduates earned $45,830 one year out, 7% above the national median for welding certificate programs ($42,713).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- South College (Knoxville, TN), about 1 miles away
- Tennessee School of Beauty of Knoxville Inc (Knoxville, TN), about 2 miles away
- Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville (Knoxville, TN), about 8 miles away
- Pellissippi State Community College (Knoxville, TN), about 11 miles away
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro (Jacksboro, TN), about 28 miles away
Before you apply
- Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics: Does the program meet my state board's required hours?
- Electrician & Power Line: Do your classroom hours count toward my state's licensing requirement?
- HVAC & Refrigeration: Is the EPA 608 exam included?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.